- saprophytically
- adverb see saprophytic
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saprophytically — See saprophytic. * * * … Universalium
saprophytically — adv. like an organism that feeds on dead or decaying flesh … English contemporary dictionary
saprophytically — sap·ro·phyt·i·cal·ly … English syllables
saprophytically — adverb see saprophytic I * * * saprophytˈically adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑sapro … Useful english dictionary
saprophytic — adjective Date: 1882 obtaining food by absorbing dissolved organic material; especially obtaining nourishment from the products of organic breakdown and decay < saprophytic fungi > • saprophytically adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
saprophyte — saprophytic /sap reuh fit ik/, adj. saprophytically, adv. /sap reuh fuyt /, n. any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria. Also called saprobe. [1870 75; SAPRO + PHYTE] * * * … Universalium
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saprophytism — sap·ro·phyt·ism sap rə .fīt .iz əm n the condition of feeding saprophytically … Medical dictionary
saprophyte — [ saprə(ʊ)fʌɪt] noun Biology a plant, fungus, or microorganism that lives on decaying matter. Derivatives saprophytic adjective saprophytically adverb … English new terms dictionary
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